Rann Utsav 2026–27: Trips from Ahmedabad
Rann Utsav 2026–27 runs from 1 November 2026 to 7 March 2027, according to the official Tent City websites, and for most travellers the journey to it starts in Ahmedabad. The festival is held at Dhordo, a village on the edge of the Great Rann of Kutch about 86 km from Bhuj, where a seasonal tent city goes up beside the white salt desert. Guests come for sunrise and sunset on the Rann, full-moon nights on the salt, folk music and dance, Kutchi crafts such as mud-mirror work and embroidery, and day trips to Kalo Dungar, Bhuj, Mandvi and the Harappan city of Dholavira. One official booking site lists packages from ₹6,300 for one night and two days, rising with the tent category and date. From Ahmedabad, Bhuj is roughly 330 km away: an overnight or daytime train, a short flight or a six-to-seven-hour drive, followed by a road transfer to Dhordo that many packages include. Day visitors to the White Rann need an entry permit, which Gujarat Tourism issues online. Full-moon dates and the Christmas–New Year fortnight sell out first. This page lists Rann Utsav departures, Kutch tours and travel meet-ups starting from Ahmedabad.
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Good to know
- Book full-moon nights and the last week of December several weeks ahead; they are the first to fill.
- Check whether your package includes transfers from Bhuj railway station or airport. Dhordo is about 86 km from Bhuj.
- If you are not staying in the tent city, get the White Rann entry permit online from Gujarat Tourism's permit portal before you reach the checkpost, and carry photo ID.
- Desert nights are cold from December to February even when days are warm. Pack a proper jacket.
- Kutch is in Gujarat, so the tent city and hotels are alcohol-free.
- Add a day for Dholavira or Mandvi if you can; both are long drives from Dhordo.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Rann Utsav 2026–27 dates?
The official Tent City websites list the season as 1 November 2026 to 7 March 2027.
How do I reach Rann Utsav from Ahmedabad?
Travel to Bhuj by train, flight or road (roughly 330 km from Ahmedabad), then continue about 86 km by road to Dhordo. Many packages include the Bhuj–Dhordo transfer.
How much does Rann Utsav cost?
One official booking site lists Tent City packages from ₹6,300 for one night and two days, ₹12,600 for two nights and ₹18,900 for three nights. Prices depend on tent category and dates, so check the current rate card.
Do I need a permit for the White Rann?
Yes. Visitors need an entry permit for the White Rann at Dhordo, which can be obtained online through Gujarat Tourism's Rann permit portal.
What is the best time to visit Rann Utsav?
December to February for the weather, and the nights around the full moon for the view of the salt desert. Those dates are also the busiest and most expensive.
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